Breweries with the most highly ranked beers in Illinois
In a world where just a small number of massive companies dominate the beer market, sipping on a brew created close to home can be all the more satisfying.
The last decade has seen an explosion of breweries that operate on a smaller scale and offer a wider, and sometimes more experimental, selection of beer. While craft beer often has a higher price tag than your average domestic beer, consumers are clearly willing to pay more: In 2020, craft beer accounted for almost a quarter of the U.S. retail beer market.
Stacker compiled a list of the breweries with the most beers ranked in the top 100 in Illinois using data from BeerAdvocate. Any ties were broken by the highest-ranking beer. Continue reading to find out which Illinois breweries have the tastiest offerings.
#20. Triptych Brewing
- Highest ranked beers in Illinois:
--- #99. Wake Up, Neo... (New England IPA)
#19. Alarmist Brewing
- Highest ranked beers in Illinois:
--- #95. Le Jus (New England IPA)
#18. Begyle Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in Illinois:
--- #94. Barrel Aged Imperial Pajamas (American Imperial Stout)
#17. Hubbard's Cave Brewery
- Highest ranked beers in Illinois:
--- #71. French Toast (American Imperial Stout)
#16. DESTIHL Brewery
- Highest ranked beers in Illinois:
--- #67. Dosvidanya - Rye Barrel (Russian Imperial Stout)
#15. Crystal Lake Brewing
- Highest ranked beers in Illinois:
--- #64. Boathouse Reserve Barrel Aged Imperial Stout (American Imperial Stout)
#14. Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery
- Highest ranked beers in Illinois:
--- #17. Wooden Hell (English Barleywine)
#13. Spiteful Brewing
- Highest ranked beers in Illinois:
--- #7. Barrel-Aged Malevolence Chocolate Caliente (American Imperial Stout)
#12. BrickStone Restaurant & Brewery
- Highest ranked beers in Illinois:
--- #75. Dark Secret (American Imperial Stout)
--- #81. Dark Secret - Bourbon Barrel Aged (American Imperial Stout)
#11. Corridor Brewery & Provisions
- Highest ranked beers in Illinois:
--- #39. Squeezit (Imperial IPA)
--- #44. Cosmic Juice Box (New England IPA)
#10. Hailstorm Brewing Co.
- Highest ranked beers in Illinois:
--- #35. Vlad The Second Order Of The Dragon Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout With Maple (American Imperial Stout)
--- #97. Vlad Vs. Zombie Vs. Shark (American Imperial Stout)
#9. Haymarket Beer Co. Pub & Brewery
- Highest ranked beers in Illinois:
--- #5. Clare's Thirsty Ale (American Imperial Stout)
--- #38. Indignant Bourbon Imperial Stout (American Imperial Stout)
--- #61. Mathias Imperial IPA (Imperial IPA)
#8. Phase Three Brewing
- Highest ranked beers in Illinois:
--- #58. Arabesque (English Barleywine)
--- #62. Pressed - Maple (Imperial Porter)
--- #91. Orange Chantilly (Milkshake IPA)
#7. Goose Island Beer Co.
- Highest ranked beers in Illinois:
--- #1. Bourbon County Brand Coffee Stout (American Imperial Stout)
--- #3. Bourbon County Brand Stout (American Imperial Stout)
--- #8. Bourbon County Double Barrel Toasted Barrel Stout (American Imperial Stout)
#6. More Brewing Co.
- Highest ranked beers in Illinois:
--- #6. Henna: Barrel-Aged Double Rainbow (American Imperial Stout)
--- #12. Henna: Double Rainbow (American Imperial Stout)
--- #45. Mehndi (American Imperial Stout)
#5. Hop Butcher For The World
- Highest ranked beers in Illinois:
--- #14. Double Grid (New England IPA)
--- #42. Green Moss (New England IPA)
--- #43. Neon Green Relish (New England IPA)
#4. Half Acre Beer Company
- Highest ranked beers in Illinois:
--- #4. XTRA DUBL Benthic (American Imperial Stout)
--- #22. Vanilla Benthic (American Imperial Stout)
--- #34. Benthic (American Imperial Stout)
#3. Mikerphone Brewing
- Highest ranked beers in Illinois:
--- #21. Imperial Smells Like Bean Spirit - Bourbon Barrel-Aged (American Imperial Stout)
--- #23. Imperial Smells Like Bean Spirit (American Imperial Stout)
--- #27. Barrel-Aged Vanillanoize (American Imperial Stout)
#2. Pipeworks Brewing Company
- Highest ranked beers in Illinois:
--- #9. Emerald Grouper (Imperial IPA)
--- #11. Sure Bet (Imperial IPA)
--- #15. Barrel Aged The Jones Dog (American Imperial Stout)
#1. Revolution Brewing
- Highest ranked beers in Illinois:
--- #2. V.S.O.J. (English Barleywine)
--- #10. Supermassive Café Deth (Russian Imperial Stout)
--- #13. Thundertaker (American Imperial Stout)